wind (EN)

noun, verb, verb, noun

noun “wind”

1. the movement of air often due to temperature or pressure differences
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   Leaves rustled and danced across the sidewalk as a gentle wind swept through the park.
2. the capacity to breathe without difficulty
   Climbing the steep hill left her gasping for wind, struggling to fill her lungs with air.
3. information about an event spread by word of mouth
   As soon as the employees got wind of the impending layoffs, a wave of anxiety swept through the office.
4. a general direction in which something is developing or changing
   After the invention of the smartphone, there was a clear wind towards more touch-based technology.
5. gas produced in the stomach or intestines
   After eating beans, Tom couldn't help but release some wind during the car ride.
6. the group of musicians in an orchestra who play instruments like flutes, clarinets, and sometimes brass instruments
   During the symphony's grand finale, the winds rose in a harmonious crescendo that filled the concert hall with vibrant sound.

verb “wind”

1. to make someone lose their breath
   The sudden sprint up the hill winded her, and she had to stop for a moment to catch her breath.
2. to play a musical instrument by blowing air into it
   At the concert, the trumpeter winded his instrument, filling the hall with a rich, golden melody.
3. to help a baby release gas from its stomach by patting its back
   After feeding her newborn, Sarah gently winded him until he burped.

verb “wind”

1. to follow a path that curves and twists
   The path wound its way up the mountain, snaking through the dense forest.
2. to coil or spiral something around an object
   She wound the yarn around her fingers to create a makeshift knitting spool.
3. to tighten the mainspring of a device by turning a knob or key
   Before going to bed, I wound the grandfather clock to keep it running through the night.
4. to move a reel of tape or film to a different position
   After watching the scene, she wound the movie back to show us the hidden clue again.
5. to turn a handle multiple times to operate something
   Before starting the clock, she wound the key tightly to ensure it would keep time for days.

noun “wind”

1. a single complete turn or twist
   The road took a sharp wind around the mountain, making the drivers slow down.